With the Oakland Raiders poised to cut LB Rolando McClain within the next week, the team might use LB Omar Gaither at middle linebacker, or they could slide LB Miles Burris over from outside to the middle. It is also possible the team signs a free agent replacement or selects a middle linebacker in the upcoming NFL Draft.

The Philadelphia Eagles are unlikely to re-sign free-agent LB Omar Gaither despite his tremendous work ethic and great play on special teams. The same holds true for smallish LB Ernie Sims, who is also unlikely to be back.